Saturn Rising / Into the Void
The Suicidal Initiation of Mars in Saturn
by J. T. Kirkbride
Saturn Rising / Into the Void is the long-awaited definitive edition of two seminal works by the late esoteric author J. T. Kirkbride, uniting his groundbreaking early grimoires into a single, beautifully bound volume. Out of print for years and originally released in extremely limited numbers, this final edition preserves Kirkbride’s occult legacy in one comprehensive tome spanning 454 pages.
First published in 2015, Saturn Rising introduced readers to a darkly luminous system of Saturnian magic—a path of restriction, dissolution, and rebirth rooted in ancient planetary currents and reimagined through a modern initiatory lens. With its unique synthesis of ritual structure, metaphysical rigor, and visionary insight, Saturn Rising established Kirkbride as a distinctive voice in contemporary occult literature.
Into the Void, published in late 2017, expands and deepens the Saturnian current. Serving as a monographic grimoire and practical workbook, it was written for dedicated practitioners already steeped in the teachings of Saturn Rising. This second text bridges the foundational workings of the first book with what was to be Kirkbride’s next evolution—Saturn Rising Volume 2—offering hands-on rituals, advanced techniques, and personal reflections that guide the practitioner into the heart of the void.
This final edition is more than a reissue; it is a memorial to a visionary thinker whose work has influenced a growing body of Saturnian practitioners and occult seekers. Saturn Rising / Into the Void is both an initiation and a descent—a map for those drawn to the gravity of Saturn and the gnosis found only in silence, restriction, and the abyss. With the author’s passing, this volume stands as a testament to J. T. Kirkbride’s enduring contribution to the modern magical tradition.
Together, these texts create a cohesive Saturnian magical current: Saturnian death‑worship grounded in rigorous metaphysical theory and executable ritual practice. With its meticulous integration of science-as-metaphor, sacred geometry, astrological correspondences (tobacco, lead, planetary hours), and ceremonial technique (from Qabalistic guardians to spirit invocation), this tome is a comprehensive manual for serious occult explorers and Saturnian path practitioners.
By bridging the theoretical and the experiential, Saturn Rising / Into the Void stands as a definitive reference in contemporary death-cultic magic—honouring the legacy of J. T. Kirkbride while providing a deeply potent toolkit for initiation, transformation, and sovereign magical praxis.
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Table of Contents - Saturn Rising
Prologue
Introduction
A Note On Sigils
Part I: Theory
On the Nature Of Death
The Seven-Year Cycle Correspondences of Saturn
The Sabbatic Goat
Demons Of The Mind
The Wood Of Suicides
Bones For My Beloved
Sacred Geometry
Sacraments Of The Flesh
Part II: Practise
A Note On Magic
Problematic Terminology
Construction Of Ritual Tools
Guardians Of The Watchtowers
Virtues Of The Hours
Incantations Of Saturn and Mars
The Magical Formula
The Creative Act As Ritual Magic
Life In The Service Of Saturn
Part III: Rituals
Concerning the Rites Of Saturn
The Beginning Of The End
Opening Gateways Into The Abyss
Possessing An Object With Daemons
Epilogue
About The Author
About The Illustrator
Table of Contents - Into the Void
Prologue
Introduction
The Fifth Element
The Delusion of Self
Talismans of the Arte
Preparing for Death
Preliminary Exercises
Rite of Ritual Suicide
On Diet
Preparatory Immersion
Ritual Procedure
Further Meditations
Conclusion
Epilogue
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Standard Hardcover Edition - Limited to 300 copies
454 pages. Printed and bound in the Netherlands. Black linen-bound hardcover, 90 gram bone-white paper with black endpapers. Adorned with a large gold foil sigil stamp to the front cover and gold foil lettering to the spine.
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Press, reviews, endorsements
Book review by Occult Works - watch on YouTube here
“Written in an accessible and conversational prose, Kirkbride takes the Saturnian enthusiast through the writer's own personal journey before embarking upon a treatise on Death. Eschewing a necromantic process, the author instead focuses his intention on the contemporary influence Kronos/Saturn imparts on our daily lives... The book is preparatory in nature, in that it works to build a magical foundation of knowledge for the reader before moving onto the final ritualistic section. Saturnian correspondences to plants, wood selections, minerals, the tarot and ritual tools are discussed at length and the work is well referenced throughout with nods to Crowley, Jung, Levi, Chumbley, etc.... Pairing this book with Arthur Moros' The Cult of the Black Cube and/or Frater Acher's Holy Daimon would allow the new initiate to cross-reference elements within the current to develop their own understanding, and most importantly, to foster a level of respect and discipline before undertaking their own Saturnian praxis...”
Paul Roberts, author - review from Miskatonic Books
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About the Author
The late J. T. Kirkbride was a brilliant and uncompromising voice in esoteric literature, and a cherished collaborator of Aeon Sophia Press from 2014, until his untimely passing in 2025.
Known for his piercing intellect and evocative prose, Kirkbride authored Saturn Rising and Into the Void — works that have become cornerstones of contemporary occult and metaphysical thought. With profound insight and a fearless commitment to exploring the darker, hidden dimensions of reality, he guided readers on transformative journeys through cosmic symbolism, forbidden knowledge, and inner alchemy.
He was not only an author but a philosopher, a seeker, and a beacon to those drawn to the mysteries. The legacy he leaves behind in his writing will continue to inspire generations of readers, thinkers, and practitioners.
